The Story Behind The Painkiller
The Painkiller was first made in the British Virgin Islands with Pusser’s Navy Rum. You may notice it on menus with the numbers #2, #3, and #4 after its name; that indicates how many ounces of rum are used.
It’s essentially a boozier Piña Colada, and is sure to drown any and all sorrows. The Painkiller is one of the 50 most popular cocktails in the world. To discover the other 49, check out the full list.
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The Barbadian Rum Punch Recipe:
This easy, at-home version of a Barbadian rum punch combines aged rum, lime juice, coconut water, and bitters. Learn how to make it with this recipe.
The Palmetto:
The Palmetto is an equal parts drink made with rum, sweet vermouth, and a dash of orange bitters. Check out the recipe here!
The Air Mail:
Somewhere between a Daiquiri and a French 75 lives the Air Mail, a blend of gold rum, lime juice, and honey syrup with a Champagne float.
El Sancho Claus:
Rompope, a rum-spiked, eggnog-adjacent beverage serves as the foundation for El Sancho Claus. Check out the recipe here!
The Sea of Confusion Recipe:
From San Antonio, Tex. comes this tiki-inspired cocktail made with Jamaican rum, brandy, chartreuse, and passion fruit flavors. Get the recipe here.
The Old Cuban:
Often described as the love child of the Mojito and the French 75, the Old Cuban is a refreshing modern classic. See the recipe here!
